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WordWeb
WordWeb

Wordweb is a powerful free English thesaurus and dictionary. It comes with a local database of definitions, therefore it is very fast. In addition it offers to look up the word over the Internet if i ...

Average of 16 user ratings: 5


  • Mar 26, 2008
  • For version:
  • 5.0

quote  Nitpicks only . . .  quote

  • Interface: 4
  • Features: 5
  • Ease of use: 4
  • Value: 5
  • Overall: 4

I use Wordweb a lot. Daily. It spoils me rotten, and makes me look a lot smarter than I am. Unlike some computer dictionaries I've purchased, I have yet to feed it a legitimate word that it doesn't recognize. If I were to niggle, I'd point out that what is usually listed as the #1 definition in most dictionaries is sometimes #2 or #3 in Wordweb. It is also missing some secondary definitions, so I'm a bit leery when using it for serious writing, but use it I do, and I recommend it often.

user Review by: MrJaw69 (9)
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  • Jan 11, 2008
  • For version:
  • 5.0

quote  One of the best  quote

  • Interface: 5
  • Features: 5
  • Ease of use: 5
  • Value: 5
  • Overall: 5

An excellent program that gets better with each version. Easy to use and an essential tool for writes, students, anyone.

user Review by: scarysquirrel (8)
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  • Aug 24, 2007
  • For version:
  • 4.5a

quote  Kudos from a pro writer  quote

  • Interface: 5
  • Features: 4
  • Ease of use: 5
  • Value: 5
  • Overall: 5

I am a professional wordsmith. This little application is so cool and easy to use, my 14 various dictionaries have begun to collect dust. It isn't the only look-up tool I use, but it's the one I use most often.

user Review by: WareQi (6)
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  • Jan 28, 2007
  • For version:
  • 4.5a

quote  Look it up in the dictionary . . .  quote

  • Interface: 5
  • Features: 5
  • Ease of use: 5
  • Value: 5
  • Overall: 5

Now it is simple to follow the teacher's old adage to look it up in the dictionary. I use this little gem daily. When I come across a word anywhere on the Internet, or in any text whatsoever that I don't know, or need an exact meaning and usage, I just highlight the word and click on the WordWeb tray icon and I have it. I have been using this program for about two years and I have come to rely on it. I think this is an excellent program to install on any computer and especially if the machine is used by children. Words are fun and English is the most colorful language with several words to describe one item and this program makes it all so very easy. I just cannot recommend this strongly enough. Get it, use it and you'll find yourself needing it more and more each time you read and write. JMM

user Review by: JMMannion (15)
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  • Jan 26, 2007
  • For version:
  • 4.5a

quote  Wonderful  quote

  • Interface: 5
  • Features: 5
  • Ease of use: 5
  • Value: 5
  • Overall: 5

Recently downloaded and installed v4.5a of 'WordWeb'. For someone who enjoys words this is an absolute boon! Find it is in almost constant use when composing letters or other correspondence. What a wonderful asset it is when making choices and creating variety within the content of 'Word' documents, or using it as a tool of reference across many applications. This is a well-organised and nicely presented program with plenty of flexibility and choice in how it is used. The 'tabbed' menus provide easy access for definitions and researching words to a greater or lesser extent. For myself, 'clicking' is not an issue because I thoroughly enjoy using the options that are available and the journey of exploration and discovery I am taken on. I express my gratitude to the developer Antony for making this excellent product available as Freeware and I would certainly hope to upgrade to the 'pro' version in the very near future!

user Review by: Dragon10 (40)
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  • Oct 03, 2006
  • For version:
  • 4.5a

quote  Essential  quote

  • Interface: 5
  • Features: 5
  • Ease of use: 5
  • Value: 5
  • Overall: 5

This is a great program. Place a shortcut to WordWeb in the quick launch area to quickly lookup a word's definition, pronunciation, and synonyms. An even quicker method is to copy the word to the clipboard and then launch WordWeb. Works offline too.

user Review by: TerryP (46)
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  • Dec 13, 2005
  • For version:
  • 4.0

quote  Observer  quote

  • Interface: 4
  • Features: 5
  • Ease of use: 5
  • Value: 5
  • Overall: 5

I just wanted to say thank you to the author of this very useful easy to use and bug free program. For me it is simply the best.

user Review by: Observer (2)
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  • Nov 26, 2005
  • For version:
  • 4.0

quote  Recommended  quote

  • Interface: 4
  • Features: 5
  • Ease of use: 5
  • Value: 5
  • Overall: 5

This is just the handiest, easy program that I on a daily basis. I do my share of information processing with a computer and I have become dependent on WordWeb. The program quickly defines words that I am unfamiliar with, identifies synonyms, and even provides a usage sample. I highly recommend WordWeb.

user Review by: AungDin (57)
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  • Oct 25, 2005
  • For version:
  • 3.03

quote  Best free dictionary  quote

  • Interface: 4
  • Features: 5
  • Ease of use: 5
  • Value: 5
  • Overall: 5

Been using this for quite awhile now and have yet to find any other program that even comes close to the simplicity,stability and quality of this. Uses little system resources. Is quick. Contains more words and definitions than others free or not. Has everything anyone would want not only for spelling and definitions but for usages, i.e. nouns, verbs, etc.. In summary,this is not just a spelling checker but a real learning tool.

user Review by: alnjk01 (136)
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  • Oct 15, 2005
  • For version:
  • 3.03

quote  Must have software  quote

  • Interface: 5
  • Features: 5
  • Ease of use: 5
  • Value: 5
  • Overall: 5

I have a CD of Must have software that I always install on any new PC. This software is on that list. My 12 year old find its very useful when she needs to lookup the meaning of a word.

user Review by: OzBrad (23)
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  • Aug 08, 2005
  • For version:
  • 3.02

quote  Wordweb  quote

  • Interface: 5
  • Features: 5
  • Ease of use: 5
  • Value: 5
  • Overall: 5

WordWeb is not new...Ive been waiting to find an off-line dictionary that's better...but so far, I haven't found one. This dictionary is "SUPERB" !!! It's the best I've seen!!!

user Review by: shazzam (27)
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  • Sep 05, 2004
  • For version:
  • 3.01

quote  I use it  quote

  • Interface: 5
  • Features: 5
  • Ease of use: 5
  • Value: 5
  • Overall: 5

I have tried several freeware dictionaries and this is the one I like the best. I installed it a neighbors computer and they like it too. Be aware that it does have definitions for various 4 letter words. It doesn't bother me but it may bother some people.

user Review by: GeorgeH (15)
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  • Sep 05, 2004
  • For version:
  • 3.01

quote  Great dictionary  quote

  • Interface: 4
  • Features: 4
  • Ease of use: 4
  • Value: 5
  • Overall: 5

Nice interface and all, but that wouldn't matter if the dictionary sucked. But it doesn't. Once of the best concise dictionaries I've seen. Even when it's a word I have special expertise with, I'm impressed at the accurate and concise definitions.

user Review by: drronco (2)
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  • Sep 04, 2004
  • For version:
  • 3.01

quote  Best and works offline  quote

  • Interface: 4
  • Features: 5
  • Ease of use: 5
  • Value: 5
  • Overall: 5

Wordweb is best than other dictionaries for me in the sense that it works offline that is from its own database. It gives meaning, synonyms, antonyms, parts and many others in compact tabbed viewable format. In rare case if the word does not exists, then one can use its look on the web link. Highly Recommended one for all.

user Review by: free2nm (70)
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  • May 16, 2004
  • For version:
  • 3.01

quote  Indispensable  quote

  • Interface: 3
  • Features: 4
  • Ease of use: 5
  • Value: 5
  • Overall: 5

This program should be on every computer especially those used by children. Simply highlight the word and click on the taskbar icon and, viola, you have the information. Very easy to use. Snap only gives this 4 stars but it should get 5. To top it all off - it is FREE.

user Review by: fair_is_fair (46)
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  • Jan 21, 2003
  • For version:
  • NA

quote  Yes but. . .  quote

  • Interface: 0
  • Features: 0
  • Ease of use: 0
  • Value: 0
  • Overall: 5

I agree with the comment that the extra clicking is annoying. But this is a super nice program for those who want a very handy dictionary and, in spite of the couple of extra clicks, I highly recommend it. I do, however, second the motion to minimize clicking.

user Review by: golata (45)
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